MACLE Ma"cle, n. Etym: [L. macula a spot: cf. F. macle. Cf. Mackle, Mascle.] (Min.) (a) Chiastolite; — so called from the tessellated appearance of a cross section. See Chiastolite. (b) A crystal having a similar tessellated appearance. (c) A twin crystal.
MACLED
Ma"cled, a.
1. (Min.) (a) Marked like macle (chiastolite). (b) Having a twin structure. See Twin, a.
2. See Mascled.
MACLUREA Ma*clu"re*a, n. Etym: [NL. Named from William Maclure, the geologist.] (Paleon.)
Defn: A genus of spiral gastropod shells, often of large size, characteristic of the lower Silurian rocks.
MACLURIN
Ma*clu"rin, n. (Chem.)
Defn: See Morintannic.
MACRAME LACE
Mac"ra*me lace".
Defn: A coarse lace made of twine, used especially in decorating furniture.